News – The Labour PartyLabour leader and party spokesperson on Foreign Affairs, Brendan Howlin TD, has queried the basis for the Taoiseach’s assertion that the Brexit talks could progress beyond the initial stage following the European Council in December.  Deputy Howlin said: “While we would all like to imagine that significant progress can be made…

News – The Labour PartyFollowing questions to the Taoiseach in the Dáil it was confirmed to Labour Party Leader Brendan Howlin that the vacancy in a position of Garda Detective Inspector in the Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement is now being filled on a part time basis. The vacancy in the most senior…

News – The Labour PartySpeaking ahead of the debate this evening in the Dáil on the Equality (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2017, Labour spokesperson on Justice, Seán Sherlock TD, has called on Minister John Halligan to consider his position following the findings of the WRC regarding his conduct in an interview. Deputy Sherlock said: “This evening…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Party General Election candidate for Kildare South Councillor Mark Wall, has called on the Minister for Health to ensure that there is no downgrading of Accident and Emergency services in the Midland Regional Hospital in Portlaoise. Councillor Wall said: “The Minister for Health needs to ensure there is no downgrading…

News – The Labour PartyKathryn Nelson, an elderly woman living in Clough, Ballacolla, Co Laois, has been on hunger strike since the 24th October. She is a former teacher and successful international businesswoman. Some days prior to going on hunger strike she sent a letter to the Taoiseach outlining the reasons why she felt obliged…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Housing spokesperson, Jan O’Sullivan TD, has said the latest CSO figures that show a 13% jump in house prices nationally over the past year, highlight the need for a national affordable housing scheme. The figures published today also show the price of a house in Dublin has risen by a…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Health Promotion and Drugs Strategy spokesperson, Cllr Martina Genockey, has called for the passing of the Public Health Alcohol Bill in the Seanad today. Cllr Genockey said: “Today the Public Health Alcohol Bill will back on the agenda as it comes in front of the Seanad. I am calling for…

News – The Labour Party On the one year anniversary of the election of Donald Trump as President of the United States, Labour Party Senator Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has called on the Taoiseach to reconsider inviting President Trump to Ireland. It comes as figures by Amárach Research show that 78% of Irish people surveyed earlier…